© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Siliqua - Gratianus VRBS ROMA; Treveri
| Silver | 2.0 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valentinian I (364-375) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 367-375 |
| Value | Siliqua (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.0 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#302468 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Roma seated left on throne, holding Victory on globe and sceptre.
Trier mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VRBS - ROMA
Translation: City of Rome
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Siliqua - Gratianus coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. On one side, it depicts the Roman Emperor Gratianus in military attire, while on the other side, it shows the goddess Victory holding a Christian cross. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious shifts that were taking place during the late Roman Empire.
